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Columbus Crew· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Sekou Tidiany Bangoura

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MetronomeDefensiveSmall Sample

0.70KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 454 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Sekou Tidiany Bangoura

Aladji Bamba98% match
Monaco · Ligue 1 · €3.5M
Bastian Schweinsteiger97% match
Bundesliga
Gavi97% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €40.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeDefensiveSmall Sample

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (83 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. However, he prone to committing fouls (2.8/90). The three closest DNA matches to Sekou Tidiany Bangoura:

Aladji Bamba(98% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.6 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.3 successful tackles/90), central to possession (75 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
Bastian Schweinsteiger(97% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (76 passes/90), draws fouls effectively (2.9/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Gavi(97% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Aladji Bamba

Monaco · Ligue 1

France19yContract 2030

KP/901.43

G/900.00

MetronomeDefensiveIn form ↑

vs Bangoura: 5y younger

98% match

€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Sekou Tidiany Bangoura?▼

The top alternatives to Sekou Tidiany Bangoura based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Aladji Bamba, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Gavi, Exequiel Palacios, Geoffrey Kondogbia. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Sekou Tidiany Bangoura in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sekou Tidiany Bangoura in 2026 include Aladji Bamba (€3.5M), Bastian Schweinsteiger (N/A), Gavi (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sekou Tidiany Bangoura play and who plays similarly?▼

Sekou Tidiany Bangoura plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Aladji Bamba (France, €3.5M); Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany, N/A); Gavi (Spain, €40.0M); Exequiel Palacios (Argentina, €30.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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